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Hmm well its not that I think its a bad trade, I just think it's a lateral move that doesn't improve us, so I'd rather keep the younger player in Marte.

To continue with the Moneyball theme, "if he's a good hitter, why doesn't he hit?"

About half a season in the MLB now with an OPS of .631. Coming from a player that probably isn't good enough defensively to play CF, that's a problem.

Granted this is a very small sample size, but he did not hit well in the minors last season either, .685 OPS at age 26 in the PCL. What concerns me is in his jump to AAA there was a huge regression in his BB/K ratio. Hopefully we can catch lightning in a bottle, platoon him on the corners with spot time in CF against lefties and see if he can go back to what made him a good hitter (who also provides solid defense).

Originally Posted by Mike Piazza

But I have to say that my time with the Mets wouldn't have been the same without the greatest fans in the world. One of the hardest moments of my career, was walking off the field at Shea Stadium and saying goodbye. My relationship with you made my time in New York the happiest of my career and for that, I will always be grateful.

Hmm well its not that I think its a bad trade, I just think it's a lateral move that doesn't improve us, so I'd rather keep the younger player in Marte.

To continue with the Moneyball theme, "if he's a good hitter, why doesn't he hit?"

About half a season in the MLB now with an OPS of .631. Coming from a player that probably isn't good enough defensively to play CF, that's a problem.

Granted this is a very small sample size, but he did not hit well in the minors last season either, .685 OPS at age 26 in the PCL. What concerns me is in his jump to AAA there was a huge regression in his BB/K ratio. Hopefully we can catch lightning in a bottle, platoon him on the corners with spot time in CF against lefties and see if he can go back to what made him a good hitter (who also provides solid defense).

He's had 198 AB in the big leagues. That is not enough to draw any conclusions. Hard to say it's a lateral move when he does indeed improve us vs. LHP and on defense.

He's probably an average CF or slightly below, but is a plus defender in a corner.

He's had 198 AB in the big leagues. That is not enough to draw any conclusions. Hard to say it's a lateral move when he does indeed improve us vs. LHP and on defense.

He's probably an average CF or slightly below, but is a plus defender in a corner.

My only point is that his hitting is trending downward. I'm all for adding defense to this team as I have stated over and over I think this is where Alderson has failed us this offseason, but I think defense should be added in CF, since we have guys who could fill in on the corners (Kirk, Baxter, and I have faith in Valdy).

Originally Posted by Mike Piazza

But I have to say that my time with the Mets wouldn't have been the same without the greatest fans in the world. One of the hardest moments of my career, was walking off the field at Shea Stadium and saying goodbye. My relationship with you made my time in New York the happiest of my career and for that, I will always be grateful.

My only point is that his hitting is trending downward. I'm all for adding defense to this team as I have stated over and over I think this is where Alderson has failed us this offseason, but I think defense should be added in CF, since we have guys who could fill in on the corners (Kirk, Baxter, and I have faith in Valdy).

All those guys you list are LHB. We needed a RHB and got one who is under control for a while.

All those guys you list are LHB. We needed a RHB and got one who is under control for a while.

I just think it would have been smarter to kick the tires on Bourjos or Riggiano first

Originally Posted by Mike Piazza

But I have to say that my time with the Mets wouldn't have been the same without the greatest fans in the world. One of the hardest moments of my career, was walking off the field at Shea Stadium and saying goodbye. My relationship with you made my time in New York the happiest of my career and for that, I will always be grateful.